GREYS

Iceberg Green

#8C9C92

RGB 140, 156, 146 · HSL 142°, 7%, 58% · CMYK 10, 0, 6, 39

Iceberg Green is #8C9C92 in HEX — rgb(140, 156, 146), hsl(142°, 7%, 58%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 6%, 39%).

Iceberg Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 142°, 7%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8C9C92

RGB140, 156, 146

HSL142°, 7%, 58%

HSV142°, 10%, 61%

CMYK10, 0, 6, 39

Decimal9215122

CSS RGBrgb(140, 156, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 7%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Kathleen's Garden C-463

ΔE 1.6 · #90A097

Behr

Eucalyptus QE-44

ΔE 1.8 · #8C9F97

Sherwin-Williams

Jasper Stone SW9133

ΔE 1.9 · #8D9E97

Benjamin Moore

Rushing 1574

ΔE 2 · #8C988F

Hallman-Lindsay

Kathleen's Garden 464

ΔE 2.3 · #8FA099

Dulux

Mossleaf S24A4

ΔE 2.8 · #8C9D8E

PPG

Paradise Found 1135-5

ΔE 3 · #83988C

Kilz

Bayfront Palm RG260-02

ΔE 3.2 · #8DA091

Valspar

Green Water 5003-4A

ΔE 3.3 · #90A49C

Dunn-Edwards

Sycamore Stand DEC781

ΔE 4 · #959E8F

RAL

Traffic Grey A 7042

ΔE 4.4 · #8D948D

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 4.5 · #8B9D9B

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 4.9 · #9A9E95

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 6.2 · #9FA198

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 6.4 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C9C92

#9B8C96

Analogous

#8E9B8C

#8C9C92

#8C9B99

Triadic

#8C9C92

#928C9B

#9B928C

Split-Complementary

#8C9C92

#998C9B

#9B8C8E

Tetradic

#8C9C92

#8C8E9B

#9B8C96

#9B998C

Monochromatic

#424C46

#66756C

#8C9C92

#B5BFB9

#DEE3E0

Rectangle

#8C9C92

#8C969B

#9B8C96

#9B928C

Compound

#8C9C92

#8C9B99

#9B8C96

#9B8C8E

Variations

Lighter

#A3AFA8

#BBC3BE

#D8DBD9

Darker

#6E7F74

#4B5850

#2C332E

Saturation

#929693

#8C9B92

#5BCD85

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8C9C92

#979693

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C9C92

#999993

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C9C92

#8D9A9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Iceberg Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#A8A289

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8C9C92

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#96A7AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9D5E86

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8C9C92;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C9C92;

CSS Variable

--color-iceberg-green: #8C9C92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iceberg-green': '#8C9C92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C9C92] text-[#8C9C92]

SCSS

$iceberg-green: #8C9C92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C9C92?

#8C9C92 is Iceberg Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8C9C92 warm or cool?

Iceberg Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Iceberg Green?

Iceberg Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Iceberg Green?

Iceberg Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Iceberg Green?

You can download Iceberg Green on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Iceberg Green?

The hex code is #8C9C92. In RGB it's 140, 156, 146, and in HSL it's 142°, 7%, 58%.

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